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Counsel Senior Manager - Regulatory Investigations & Enforcement

$160,000 - $175,000/ year
Posted Nov 17
Full Time
New York, New York

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group (“FanDuel") is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media.

FanDuel has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and 28 retail locations. FanDuel is based in New York with offices in New Jersey, Georgia, California, Oregon, Canada and Scotland.

Its networks FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer over-the-top platforms.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

THE ROSTER

At FanDuel, we give fans a new and innovative way to interact with their favorite games, sports and teams. We’re dedicated to building a winning team and we pride ourselves on being able to make every moment mean more, especially when it comes to your career. So, what does “winning” look like at FanDuel? It’s recognition for your hard-earned results, a culture that brings out your best work—and a roster full of talented coworkers. Make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From creatives professionals to cutting edge technology innovators, FanDuel offers a wide range of career opportunities, best in class benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. At FanDuel, our principle of “We Are One Team” runs through all our offices across the globe, and you can expect to be a part of an exciting company with many opportunities to grow and be successful.

THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel Group is looking to add to its legal team a senior Investigations and Enforcement Counsel for the Regulatory group with 6+ years of legal experience to manage investigations, enforcement actions, and engage with regulators in this exciting, expanding field. This role follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

This position will work with a fantastic team of legal and regulatory professionals engaging FanDuel’s regulators for all products across the United States and Canada, and support the continued innovation of those products while maintaining FanDuel’s position as the most trusted brand in the industry. Reporting to FanDuel’s Director of Regulatory Investigations and Enforcement, this role will join a sophisticated team of legal and regulatory experts and:

  • Manage regulatory inquiries, investigations, incidents, and enforcement actions related to fraud, marketing, risk & trading, cybersecurity, responsible gaming, geolocation, and other areas of regulatory interest;
  • Own all necessary documentation, auditing, controls, metrics, and reporting related to these matters;
  • Partner with relevant internal teams, including Regulatory Engagement and Strategy, Product Advisory, Compliance & Enterprise Risk, Fraud, and Customer Experience Operations, to enable seamless integration of all regulatory obligations, transparency, and controls;
  • Coordinate with key stakeholders across FanDuel’s business lines to build a strong knowledge of FanDuel’s products, and address potential regulatory issues proactively;
  • Develop and support FanDuel’s engagement and relationship with regulators and Market Access Partners;

 

THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate

  • J.D. from a top law school and member in good standing of at least one state bar;
  • 6+ years of total legal experience, preferably including experience with a regulatory, investigative, or enforcement body;
  • Two years of managerial experience
  • Experience with conducting audits, inspections, and investigations, and implementing corrective actions;
  • Strong aptitude for legal research, problem-solving, policy analysis, and advocacy, preferably in an evolving or new area of the law;
  • Excellent verbal, written, and strategic communication skills and an ability to collaborate effectively across a wide range of external and internal stakeholders;
  • In-house experience in a highly regulated industry or at high-growth technology company;
  • Experience with developing new processes and procedures, data analytics, and reporting to senior business leaders.
  • Experience engaging and advocating with regulators, including with mandatory reporting requirements;

Once hired, the Senior Counsel for Regulatory may be required to obtain state gaming licenses from various jurisdictions in order to represent FanDuel before regulators.

PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give. Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:

  • An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
  • Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
  • Career and professional development resources to help you refine your game plan for owning and driving your career and development
  • Be well, save well and live well - with FanDuel Total Rewards your benefits are one highlight reel after another

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principal states, “We Are One Team!”  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or another other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.  We want our team to include diverse individuals because diversity of thought, diversity of perspectives, and diversity of experiences leads to better performance.  Having a diverse and inclusive workforce is a core value that we believe makes FanDuel stronger and more competitive as One Team!

The applicable salary range for this position is $160,000 - $175,000, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.